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YDCP wins 2009 Innovation Award in the Republic of Karelia March 1, 2010 The USAID-funded Youth Development Competencies Program (YDCP), implemented by IREX, won Petrozavodsk’s 2009 award for Innovation of the Year.	Teenagers Mobilize Community to Remove a Health Hazard January 1, 2010
After Conflict, Youth Use Theater to Bridge Differences in Indonesia November 6, 2009 by Susie Armitage Budi’s* friend was shot in the head, one of thousands of lives lost to the sectarian violence that has scarred Indonesia over the past decade. After the tragedy, Budi’s neighborhood in Ambon fractured on religious lines. The teenager, who is Christian, would not associate with Muslims and was trained by a militant group to use arms. Today, Budi is using a new weapon to wage war on the conflict itself: the stage.	Mobilized Lebanese Youth Appeal for Greater International Funding October 16, 2009 Youth-led, homegrown projects are making changes throughout Lebanon. They are increasing the transparency of local government hospitals and municipalities, tackling corruption at the Lebanese University, and reducing bribery in public institutions. Although many of these successes were made possible with international assistance, youth campaign ideas have thus far outpaced the ability to secure funding.
Teen Teachers Jumpstart Migrant Schools in India October 1, 2009 by Susie Armitage The majority of Hasnain Imam’s students in Howrah, India, near Kolkata, are from economically disadvantaged families; many of their parents are migrant laborers who never entered a classroom. Imam believes these teens are uniquely positioned to inspire others from similar backgrounds and work to improve their communities. “Students in schools like mine must be harnessed to become change agents,” the TEA (Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program) alumnus says.	Fairy Tale School Provides a Safe Place for Kids in Novosibirsk September 28, 2009 Over 120,000 children are estimated to be abandoned or orphaned each year in Russia. Yet even those living with their birth parents do not always receive the parental care that every child deserves–children such as Masha, Yulia, and Lena.*
Armenian Muskie and UGRAD Alumni Clean Part of Lake Sevan's Shore September 14, 2009 On August 22, 2009, in celebration of the recent International Youth Day, eleven UGRAD and Muskie alumni and two IREX staff members worked together in cleaning a small area of Lake Sevan’s polluted shore.	Summer Camps Develop a New Generation of Women Leaders in Armenia September 14, 2009 by Susie Armitage and Arina Zohrabian The teenage years are rocky for most people, male or female, with self-esteem decreasing for both sexes after elementary school. However, the drop is more dramatic for girls, and in a male-dominated society, a lack of strong female role models and opportunities for women can exacerbate the problem.
UGRAD Alumna Connects Russian and Chinese Students in Khabarovsk September 4, 2009 Located only 30km from the Chinese border, the Khabarovsk State Academy of Economics and Law (KSAEL) attracts many Chinese students pursuing higher education abroad.	UGRAD Alumna Organizes Camp for Children with Disabilities in Kazakhstan July 30, 2009 UGRAD alumna Zhanar Zhaxylykova (2007-2008) believes that kids with disabilities have the right to perform in concerts, play sports, socialize, and do all the other things their peers without disabilities often take for granted.